The Complete History of Aunt Jemima

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Normally a Patreon exclusive, this supplemental podcast accompanies the episode on Black TV history.

A review of the origin of minstrel shows as well as a complete history of Aunt Jemima is considered.

Aunt Jemima is a trademark of Quaker Oats and Pepsico.

Reference books:

Clinging to Mammy: The Faithful Slave in Twentieth-Century America by Micki McElya
Slave in a Box by M M Manring

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